Liver test results

[scousewoman]

I've just had liver test results that show my GGT is higher now at 50 U/L than when I last had it tested in October last year. Prior to the October test I had been drinking very little alcohol - about four small beers and a bottle of wine with friends over months of lockdown and rarely going out - and now haven't had any alcohol for six months . My reading in October was 43 U/L when the norm is up to 38. How could it have gone up? I was genuinely expecting it to be within normal parameters now. Biliruben wasn't tested last time but this time it showed 0,4 mg/dL when the normal scope is up to 3. All other hepatic readings were well within the norm. Monocytes were a little high at 10.3 when the acceptable range is up to 9.5. I've alsao lost a lot of weight and - although never fat - I've gone from 7st 7lb to 6st. (that's 40kg? Since October I have been prescribed medication to help with depression and anxiety and I'm convinced it's these drugs causing the weight loss. The drugs I'm taking are Elontril and Quetiapine and lorazapam. the only one of hese drugs likely to raise GGT is the Quetiapine.

Any insights would be welcome.

Thanks

[AyrshireK]

We arn't allowed to comment on blood test results and since we arn't qualified to interpret them it would be wrong of any of us to give any insight. That seems like quite significant weight loss and ill affordable I guess since you weren't too heavy to start with. Weight loss can lead to increased GGT.

I hope you have some follow up from your doctor to explain results or order additional tests particularly in light of the significant weight loss.

Katie

[scousewoman in reply to AyrshireK]

Thank you AyrshireK

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Hi,

There can be other reasons apart from alcohol useage why GGT can be raised. We would suggest you consider fully discussing your blood tests with your GP who has access to your complete medical history and is best placed to advise.